2008 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Sonata and 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,378 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 162 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse weights approximately 276 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Sonata.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Hyundai Sonata (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse.
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2008 Hyundai Sonata | 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse | |
Make | Hyundai | Mitsubishi |
Model | Sonata | Eclipse |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2359 cc | 2378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 67 L |